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Did the person who died own a property?
Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.
Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.
Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
This can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A probate specialist can walk you through the next steps — no obligation, no pressure.
That's one less thing to worry about. If anything changes or you'd like a quick confirmation, a specialist can put your mind at rest.
Many families don't have all the information straight away — that's completely normal. A quick chat with a specialist can help you understand what applies to your situation.
What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
A specialist handles all of this for you.
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You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
The estate will likely go through probate, which means the funeral costs can be paid from the estate. You need a probate specialist to make this happen.
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Probate might not be needed
That means the funeral costs probably can't be covered this way. But every situation is different — a quick chat can confirm.
We need a bit more info
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Fawcett and Hetherington Funeral Service is a family-owned and operated funeral business based at King George House, 92 High Street, Eston, Middlesbrough. Founded in 1993 by Alistair Fawcett and David 'Pip' Hetherington, the company began in South Bank, expanded to Normanby, and in 2010 consolidated its operations into its purpose-designed funeral home in Eston. Today, the business is led by Alistair and Pauline's sons, Terry and Andrew Fawcett, who continue the family legacy with the same dedication and compassion that has defined the company for over three decades.
Operating under the motto 'Our Family Caring for Your Family,' the team treats every family as a neighbour rather than a client. Their telephone is answered 24 hours a day by a dedicated member of staff, ensuring support is always available. The business is regulated by the NAFD and subject to regular inspections to maintain the highest standards of service, ethics, and facilities.
Fawcett and Hetherington offer a comprehensive range of services including traditional funerals, direct unattended cremations, small simple cremations with up to 25 mourners, memorials and keepsakes, and pre-paid funeral plans. They also provide free basic funeral services for children under 16. As the only family-owned funeral service based in Greater Eston, they are proud to serve the wider Teesside community with honesty, transparency, and heartfelt care.
"A lovely family firm, who looked after my mam, she looked so beautiful. They were so good with me, my sisters and rest of our family."
— karen Earl
"A very difficult time was made more bearable by the friendly and professional staff. As a family we felt very supported."
— Janice Scott
"In the saddest times of one's life you need someone who you can trust to look after your loved one — Andrew and his team provided a wonderful service, caring, professional and friendly."
— Vaun Earl Norman (about Andrew)
"Andrew and the full team have gone above and beyond for my mam and all the family. Also being so respectful and caring while looking after dad, whilst he was in your care."
— mandy maskell (about Andrew)
"Cannot express how fabulous Abbie and Matthew have been with our recent loss. Outstanding from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble and they really did make everything as smooth as possible."
— Diane Robson (about Abbie and Matthew)
Alistair Fawcett
Co-Founder, Shareholder
Alistair co-founded the business in 1993 alongside David Hetherington and has been a qualified Funeral Director and Emb…
Andrew Fawcett
Company Director, Embalmer and Funeral Director
"Andrew and the full team have gone above and beyond for my mam and all the family. Also being so respectful and caring …"
Ben Gowland
Assistant Funeral Director
Ben joined the company in January 2019 as a ceremonial driver before progressing to a full-time Trainee Funeral Directo…
Pauline Fawcett
Shareholder
Pauline is Alistair's wife and began working for the company in 1993 as office manager at the South Bank office, later …
Terry Fawcett
Company Director and Funeral Director
Terry is Alistair and Pauline's eldest son and has worked for the company since April 2004, qualifying as a Funeral Dir…
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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Question of 3
Did the person who died own a property?
Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.
Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.
Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
This can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A probate specialist can walk you through the next steps — no obligation, no pressure.
That's one less thing to worry about. If anything changes or you'd like a quick confirmation, a specialist can put your mind at rest.
Many families don't have all the information straight away — that's completely normal. A quick chat with a specialist can help you understand what applies to your situation.
What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
A specialist handles all of this for you.
Trusted by thousands of families across the UK
You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
The estate will likely go through probate, which means the funeral costs can be paid from the estate. You need a probate specialist to make this happen.
Sail Probate · Fixed fees, nothing upfront
Probate might not be needed
That means the funeral costs probably can't be covered this way. But every situation is different — a quick chat can confirm.
We need a bit more info
Don't worry — lots of people aren't sure at this stage. A quick chat can work out whether the funeral costs can be covered.
Want to talk it through?
Free, no obligation.
Want to check with a specialist?
Free, no obligation.
Want to find out for sure?
Free, no obligation.
Sail Probate · Trusted by thousands of families
A specialist will call you soon
Free, no-obligation advice from Sail Probate
What happens next
Request received
Just now
A specialist reviews your details
Within 1 hour
You'll receive a call
Within 24 hours
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
Result saved
If you need help later, call Sail Probate free:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
We'll give you a call
A Sail Probate specialist will talk you through everything and answer any questions.
Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
No problem
If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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